Research Scientist - Industrial Optimization

The role

This person will define and solve industrial optimization problems by modeling product design, manufacturing, and production planning as mathematical optimization problems. They will also research and develop LLM-based optimization agent technologies by combining operations research with machine learning and reinforcement learning.

What you will do

• Define and solve industrial optimization problems
• Model actual industrial problems such as product design, manufacturing, production planning, and resource allocation as mathematical optimization problems
• Design appropriate optimization methodologies and solution strategies by analyzing problem structures and constraints
• Verify algorithm performance and business effects based on real data
• Advance the optimization problem-solving process using LLM reasoning, planning, and tool use
• Research LLM-based optimization agent technology including problem formulation, strategy generation, and solver/simulator integration
• Develop new optimization methodologies combining operations research with machine learning and reinforcement learning

Required qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Computer science, industrial engineering, operations research, applied mathematics, or related fields
• Understanding of operations research and mathematical optimization
• Research or development experience in optimization-related areas such as mathematical programming, combinatorial optimization, and sequential decision-making
• Ability to analyze complex problems and define them as mathematical or data-based problems
• Development capability to implement research ideas and verify them through experiments

Nice to have

• Experience structuring and formulating real-world problems as optimization problems from an operations research perspective
• Research or development experience in complex decision-making problems such as combinatorial optimization, scheduling, routing, and resource allocation
• Research experience advancing optimization modeling, search, and decision-making processes using LLM reasoning, planning, and tool use
• Experience solving real industrial problems in manufacturing, SCM, production planning, or design automation
• Experience designing, implementing, and operating research results as operational AI systems
• Research achievements in major international AI/ML/OR conferences and journals

Before you apply

• Coding test (online) and LG Way Fit Test (personality test) are part of the process
• Technical interview (non-face-to-face) and final Culture Fit Interview (face-to-face) are part of the process
• LG AI Research is not a military service designated company, so recruitment of technical research personnel for military service or transfer is not possible

About the company

Data Intelligence Lab researches and develops advanced Deep Learning algorithms for data analysis, prediction, and complex data optimization. The Industrial Optimization Tech Cell aims to solve various industrial problems using AI-based optimization technology.